Lightweight wheels

Tim H · 11-26-2008, 08:36 PM

Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions.
Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

james schaechter · 11-26-2008, 10:52 PM

Larry Hodge has the new MT wheels. He weighed one and it was 7.1 lbs! and SFI. I had a set of Monocoques and they cracked. I think the new MT's are worth a look.

The Hawk · 11-26-2008, 11:06 PM

Just curious. On a Stock or Super Stock type car,has anyone noticed much of a difference in ET by putting on a lighter wheel? You put on a lighter wheel,you have to compensate for the weight elsewhere,unless you are having a problem making the minimum. On my V6 stockers,I`ve never noticed a difference between a light weight aluminum wheel and a steel wheel after compensating the weight difference.

Myron Piatek · 11-26-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions.
Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

They are not all "custom", but are hand assembled and checked. Standard, in stock offsets/backspacings are at 7/8" in 1" increments. But they can customize the offsets a bit at an extra charge. I'm sure you can order the standard or custom offsets from them or a dealer. Turn-around isn't long if they are out of stock or for a custom version. But only they can tell you what the current time frame would be.

The closest distributor I know of is Harlow Racing in Michigan. http://www.harlowracing.com
I don't know if they have any in Canada. Holeshot is closed until Monday.

Chad Rhodes · 11-27-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim H

Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions.
Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

I sell to canadians, and am a WD for Holeshot and Bogart. PM me

jjordan · 12-01-2008, 07:31 PM

For Comparison:
Draglite 15x10 15.2 lbs
AlumiStar 15x10 13.0 lbs

ProStar 15x3.5 10.7 lbs
Draglite 15x3.5 9.55 lbs
Amer Pro Series TracStar 15x3.5 1 piece 8.5 lbs
Amer Pro Series Torq Thrust 15x3.5 9.4 lbs
Weld Magnum 15x3.5 1 piece Lug Mnt 7.2 lbs
Weld AlumiStar 15x3.5 1 piece Lug Mnt 8.0 lbs

11-26-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,040 Likes: 1,068 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Must these Holeshot wheels be purchased direct,because they are custom made ? Do they have any distributors who sell to Canadians ?? I have submitted their online form asking these questions. Are there many other wheel mfrs that can supply a 15 x 14 w/ 8 1/2 or 8 7/8 " backspace ?

11-26-2008, 10:52 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,988 Likes: 1,281 Liked 1,428 Times in 296 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Larry Hodge has the new MT wheels. He weighed one and it was 7.1 lbs! and SFI. I had a set of Monocoques and they cracked. I think the new MT's are worth a look. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

11-26-2008, 11:06 PM	#3
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels Just curious. On a Stock or Super Stock type car,has anyone noticed much of a difference in ET by putting on a lighter wheel? You put on a lighter wheel,you have to compensate for the weight elsewhere,unless you are having a problem making the minimum. On my V6 stockers,I`ve never noticed a difference between a light weight aluminum wheel and a steel wheel after compensating the weight difference. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It Last edited by The Hawk; 11-26-2008 at 11:08 PM.

12-01-2008, 07:31 PM	#6
jjordan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lightweight wheels For Comparison: Draglite 15x10 15.2 lbs AlumiStar 15x10 13.0 lbs ProStar 15x3.5 10.7 lbs Draglite 15x3.5 9.55 lbs Amer Pro Series TracStar 15x3.5 1 piece 8.5 lbs Amer Pro Series Torq Thrust 15x3.5 9.4 lbs Weld Magnum 15x3.5 1 piece Lug Mnt 7.2 lbs Weld AlumiStar 15x3.5 1 piece Lug Mnt 8.0 lbs